Neoquassine

• CAT Number: I033172
• CAS Number: 76-77-7
• Molecular Formula: C22H30O6
• Molecular Weight: 390.476
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Neoquassine
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: Picrasa-2,12-diene-1,11-dione, 16-hydroxy-2,12-dimethoxy- (9CI)
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H30O6/c1-10-7-14(26-5)20(25)22(4)12(10)8-15-21(3)13(9-16(23)28-15)11(2)18(27-6)17(24)19(21)22/h7,10,12-13,15-16,19,23H,8-9H2,1-6H3/t10-,12+,13+,15-,16?,19+,21-,22+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: BDQNCUODBJZKIY-NUPPOKJBSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@H]([C@@]1(C[C@]2(OC(O)C[C@]([C@]2([C@]3([C@@]41C)[H])C)(C(C)=C(OC)C3=O)[H])[H])[H])C=C(OC)C4=O

Neoquassine (Cat.No:I033172) is a synthetic quinoline alkaloid used as an antimalarial and antiparasitic agent. It is derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree. Neoquassine acts by inhibiting the growth of Plasmodium parasites, the causative agents of malaria. It is also used to treat certain protozoal infections and has shown potential in anticancer research.

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